doublepitched

Doublepitched is an infrequently used descriptor in English that denotes having two pitches or two pitch-related surfaces. It is typically written as double-pitched, though some texts occasionally render it as a closed compound, doublepitched. The term is largely descriptive and appears in specialized or regional writings rather than in standard glossaries.

In architecture and construction, the related form double-pitched often describes a roof or surface that employs two distinct pitch angles within the same structure. This configuration can create varying attic spaces, headroom, or drainage characteristics and is found in certain vernacular or hybrid roof designs. Because the terminology is not standardized, the exact meaning can vary by region and project.

Outside of architectural usage, doublepitched is not a common technical term in most fields. In music or acoustics, the concept of two simultaneous pitches is usually described with terms such as double-stop, dyad, or polyphony rather than double-pitched. When the term does emerge in non-architectural contexts, it tends to be descriptive rather than a formal category.

Etymology derives from the combination of double and pitched (from pitch meaning angle or slope). Hyphenation double-pitched is the preferred form in most edited writing, though some older or less formal sources may present it without a hyphen.

See also: pitched roof, roof form, double-stop, polyphony, dual-pitched.